Baker Botts L.L.P.

Baker Botts L.L.P. has an antitrust defense bench with experience across litigation, investigations, and merger control, particularly in regulated sectors. Paul Cuomo co-leads the practice and plays a central role in the firm’s US defence offering, with experience in antitrust litigation and multi-jurisdictional merger reviews. Erik Koons is a core US defense litigator, regularly acting in antitrust class actions and government cases involving monopolization and price-fixing claims. James Kress focuses on defending private actions and agency investigations across industries including healthcare, energy, and manufacturing. John Taladay is a figure in cartel, merger, and litigation matters, often trusted with difficult global mandates. Christopher Wilson handles civil antitrust and IP-linked disputes, with significant trial experience in federal courts. Thomas Carter is an emerging name, increasingly visible on large class action defenses and DOJ and FTC merger reviews. All lawyers mentioned are based in Washington, DC.